With the excellent news that the FIA track inspection has been successful, it’s all systems go for Masters Historic Racing at Donington Park on the first weekend in September.

The event, to be run from September 3rd to 5th, will be preceded by a test day on Friday August 20th. There will be sessions for single-seaters, sports cars and GT/Touring cars Masters taking bookings now.

The race weekend will also boast a host of off-track events. On Friday evening, all drivers are invited to join a VIP drivers’ reception and guided tour of the famous Donington Collection by Kevin Wheatcroft. A donation of £10 per head in advance or at the door for Tom Wheatcroft’s charity, Hope for Cancer, is requested and the evening will begin with a champagne reception.

On Saturday, there will be a Celebration Dinner to commemorate Tom Wheatcroft, and the re-opening of the circuit, in the central Paddock Suite. This will be raising funds for Hope for Cancer, and bookings for the three-course meal can be made via the Masters office.

On Sunday, there will be rare cars from the Donington Museum out on track, a chance to view Britain’s newest exclusive motorbike from Norton, plus single make car club displays and much more

In addition, Masters is asking for help to recreate the original Wheatcroft ownership Donington track opening, back in May 1977.   Two 25 minute races for 1970s ‘club racers’ including Touring 70s and Stars of the 70s are planned, and, one or two drivers who actually raced at Donington that famous day 33 years ago will be out again.

As they said in 1977, don’t be square, just get there!